Toothpick case

Ivory toothpick case with plaited hair under a glazed oval in the lid. It has a blue enamel top and gold mounts and hinge. Inside the case is a mirror in the lid and the base is lined with red velvet.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0236
Type: Toothpick case
Display location: Not on display
Date made: Early 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 15 x 100 x 40 mm